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729 East 229 Street

Bronx, NY 10466BBL 2-04843-0028Map

Owner of record: James Harris

729 East 229 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Bronx, 10466. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is James Harris. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 55

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 16, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 3, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 28, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 11, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 13, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts incandecent light required. light fixture present. at front areaway

    Jan 26, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Jul 8, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 1st room from north at east located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... around bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jun 14, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt base, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    May 13, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 13, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 1, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.

    Mar 26, 2008

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. light not on. at front areaway

    Nov 4, 2001

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide fire proof self closing door at entrance to rear basement apt rb.

    Oct 22, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall behind kitchen sink at rear basement apt rb.

    Oct 22, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing knob at interior entrance door from street to vestibule 1 sty.

    Apr 27, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Apr 27, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar.

    Apr 27, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 27, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall near mailboxes.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of metal ladder on iron scuttle ladder 2 sty public hall.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty public hall at front.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box notice missing.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble wall panel east wall 1 sty vestibule.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs pub hall all stys.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective clgs 1 & 2 sty pub hall.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts incandescent or equivalent required.

    Apr 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 28, 2012 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 6, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 6, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 11, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 11, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 11, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 11, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 30, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 30, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 30, 2011 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 12, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 12, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
5
Building area
3,066 ft²
Lot area
2,860 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
212
Council district
11
Block / lot
4843 / 28
Assessed value
$338,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #210079, last renewed Dec 6, 2017.

Questions about 729 East 229 Street

Who owns 729 East 229 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James Harris.

Does 729 East 229 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 729 East 229 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 729 East 229 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 729 East 229 Street?

It has 5 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.